A time for family, food and entertainment is Thanksgiving. However, it’s also a time when a lot of people have trouble staying sober during the holidays. This may make the holiday more stressful than usual for you or a loved one who is battling addiction, and that’s okay! Here are some strategies for handling your …
Sober Halloween Activities Halloween is a fun time for families and friends to spend together. Additionally, it’s a fantastic chance to leave the house and have some frightening fun without using drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, if you’re recovering from addiction, it can be tricky to find sober Halloween activities that don’t involve drinking or taking …
Sobriety doesn’t have to be a long and difficult endeavor. You have a lot of options to choose from when it comes to goals for the new year, but if the goal of getting sober in 2022 is something you are considering, here are some tips to help you along your way! Tip #1: Get …
Going to rehab can be a scary experience full of unknowns. Not only are you expected to give up drugs and alcohol — the things that consistently bring you comfort — but you are expected to spend time away from your friends, family, and loved ones as you heal. However, staying away from family, particularly …
Florida, like the rest of the country, continues facing an opioid crisis of extreme proportions. Since 2000, rates of opioid overdose in Florida have tripled, and in the midst of a global pandemic, they show no evidence of slowing down. But, why is this crisis so bad, and if we know opioids are addictive, why …
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If you grew up with a family history of addiction, then you know that your risk for developing an addiction to drugs or alcohol is greater. This is because of this hereditary factor. But what exactly are your risks? And is there anything you can do to reduce your risk? Addiction may have a strong …